"Your self-review is not just a piece of paper": Career Coach Sarah Baker Andrus lifts the lid on ways to shine in performance reviews

Performance reviews often leave employees anxious, unsure how to respond or present themselves. Career coach Sarah Baker Andrus advises that preparation, emotional control, and strategic communication are key. Maintaining composure, documenting achievements, and responding thoughtfully to feedback can transform reviews from stressful evaluations into opportunities to strengthen relationships, showcase contributions, and demonstrate professional growth.

Performance reviews often leave employees anxious, unsure how to respond or present themselves. Career coach Sarah Baker Andrus advises that preparation, emotional control, and strategic communication are key. Maintaining composure, documenting achievements, and responding thoughtfully to feedback can transform reviews from stressful evaluations into opportunities to strengthen relationships, showcase contributions, and demonstrate professional growth.